New Genesis family practice in Dresden set to open in August

Chris Schoelles, Director of Physician Services at Genesis HeathCare, talks about the new Genesis Dresden Family Practice, which is expected to open August 1.(Photo11: Chris Crook/Times Recorder)Buy Photo

DRESDEN - Genesis HealthCare Systems administrators have set an opening date for a new family practice in Dresden.

A day after celebrating Genesis Hospital's 20th birthday, Chris Schoelles, vice president of physician operations, announced an Aug. 1 opening date for the Genesis Dresden Family Practice, located at 101 W. Dave Longaberger Ave.

The Dresden office will have three exam rooms and one minor procedure room. The office will have five employees, including Dr. Arthur Papadopol and nurse practitioner Angela Paima.

"Dresden presented itself as a great opportunity location wise," Schoelles said. "It fits the bill of providing care to the six counties. We can bring care to this area."

Genesis is the largest healthcare provider for Muskingum, Coshocton, Noble, Perry, Morgan and Guernsey counties.

Schoelles said Genesis is always looking for areas where it can expand. The search for the new location started around December and Coshocton was looked at as a potential location for the office before deciding on Dresden.

Schoelles expects the new regional office will provide a closer option to residents not only in Dresden, but in Frazeysburg and Adamsville. He said the Dresden office is aimed at making care accessible to everyone

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The new Genesis Dresden Family Practice is located in the same plaza as Subway and Dollar General, at 101 W. Dave Longaberger Drive.(Photo11: Chris Crook/Times Recorder)

The Genesis Dresden Family Practice will provide care to all ages and will be open Monday through Friday. The office will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. three days a week to accommodate working families, Schoelles said.

While the Dresden practice isn't open yet, appointments are now being scheduled in preparation for its opening. If you want to schedule an appointment, call the New Concord office at 740-826-7050.

An open house will be at the Dresden office from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 27. Those in attendance will be able to meet the practitioners as well as tour the new facility.

Adding primary care providers to regional offices has been a focus point for Genesis, Schoelles said. Dr. Monica Blacker-Grygo will be starting at the Genesis New Lexington Family Practice in August and Dr. Deanna Holdren will start at the New Concord practice in June.

Schoelles added the new Genesis Perry County Medical Center is expected to break ground in July and August. He said the construction process is expected to last about a year once underway.

"We've been very happy to be successful in our regional areas with primary care providers," Schoelles said. "We think there's a lot of people in this area we can reach."